Emmanuel Sanders retires after 12-year career in NFL
September 7, 2022 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Emmanuel Sanders would rather chase his young kids around now than hunt down any more passes over the middle.
The veteran wide receiver announced his retirement Wednesday after a 12-year NFL career that included six seasons in Denver, where he helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50.
Former NFL receiver Demaryius Thomas’ family says he had CTE
July 5, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
His family said Tuesday that researchers found that Thomas, who died in December at age 33, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Manning funds Ga. Tech scholarship honoring Demaryius Thomas
April 27, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Peyton Manning has set up a scholarship at Georgia Tech honoring former teammate Demaryius Thomas.
Thomas died in December from an apparent seizure at his suburban Atlanta home.
Broncos honor Demaryius Thomas with 38-10 rout of the Lions
December 13, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — The grief-stricken Denver Broncos honored the late Demaryius Thomas by wearing his number on their helmets, his jersey on their backs and his memory in their hearts.
They knelt in tribute to his number 88 painted on their sideline and didn't bother fighting back the tears during a moment of silence or the string of highlights shown on the scoreboard Sunday.
Demaryius Thomas remembered by players for generous nature
December 10, 2021 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The message from Demaryius Thomas was just to congratulate Garett Bolles on being drafted.
It meant so much to the Denver Broncos left tackle that, even years later, he still has the exchange stored on his phone.
Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33
December 10, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Demaryius Thomas overcame a troubled childhood. He managed to shine as a receiver in Georgia Tech's run-oriented offense. By the time his NFL career was over, he had earned five straight Pro Bowl honors and a Super Bowl ring with the Denver Broncos.
Demaryius Thomas retires from NFL after 10-year career
June 28, 2021 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Five-time Pro Bowl receiver Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday following a decade-long career.
“I'm just happy to say I'm done and it did me well,” Thomas said in a video on the Broncos' Twitter account.
AP source: Jets acquire WR Thomas from Pats for draft pick
September 10, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets are getting some roster help from the most unlikely of sources: Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots...
Pats linebacker Kyle Van Noy inactive against Steelers
September 8, 2019 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy missed Sunday night's game against Pittsburgh to be with his pregnant wife, who was in labor...
Texans beat Titans 34-17 for team-record 8th straight win
November 27, 2018 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans wanted to honor their late owner and founder Robert "Bob" McNair, who died last week at age 81...
Kevin Gorman: Steelers’ best move is one they didn’t make
November 23, 2018 GMTJust hours before the NFL trade deadline, Mike Tomlin was asked about whether he expected the Pittsburgh Steelers to make any moves.
"I haven't thought a lot about it, to be honest with you," Tomlin said, stern and stiff-lipped.
10 NFL players protest during national anthem
September 11, 2018 GMTAs the debate over whether the NFL should have a national anthem policy, a small number of players protested during the playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" in Week 1.
Not including the double-header of "Monday Night Football," two players Miami's Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson took a knee, while others raised a fist, sat or remained in the locker room.